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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — aw: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II; rw: Annona stands left, holds ears of corn in her right hand, rests her left on a container (modius) standing on a ship, inscription TR POT XIX COS III. Iconography: Annona (personification), ears of corn, personifications, head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, modius, ships. Date: 155–156. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 16.0–16.5 mm; weight 2.30 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_485

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 aw Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II rw Annona stands left holds ears corn right hand rests container modius standing ship inscription TR POT XIX COS III Iconography personification ears personifications head ships Date 155–156 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Dimensions diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 2.30 g axis 180° round weathered coin dark gray slightly uneven surface showing raised central figure standing person long garment outstretched arms coin edge decorative raised border irregularities worn areas visible colors subtle lighter gray highlights.